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What Your Local Food Banks Need Most Right Now, According to a Decade-Long Community Shelter Worker

Tracking what's happening with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) hasn't been easy. The program was abruptly halted on November 1, 2025, amidst the ongoing government shutdown, which ...
WKOW

Rising costs drive increased demand at local food pantries

MADISON (WKOW) -- As costs rise, so does the need at local food pantries. The Badger Prairie Needs Network has seen a 40% ...
KIVI-TV

Local food bank struggles with lingering government shutdown effects during holiday season

A local food bank is still feeling the effects of the government shutdown with a 50% jump in new clients. Learn how El Ada is ...
ABC Columbia

Surge continues at local food bank as ripple effect from government shutdown continues

This time last year, the food bank served around 83,000 people during this six-week period. This year, that number has skyrocketed to around 148,000 people in that same time frame.
Lawrence Journal-World

Worry was everywhere at local food banks last week, but so too was some ‘beautiful’ community support

At the Harvesters food bank distribution center in Lawrence, Kansas, volunteers pack produce destined for a local food pantry. For individuals and families relying on the safety net of federal and ...
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Johns Hopkins donates $50,000 to local food banks

Contribution via United Way will support the Maryland Food Bank and the Capital Area Food Bank as the holiday season ...